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3.00 Credits
Examines current models of conflict resolution in non-technical language. Topics include current social science knowledge of aggression, cooperation, consequences of unregulated conflicts, competition for an unequal access to resources, institutions for resolution of conflict, effects of stress on behavior, and stereotyped perception. The course may not be used as a prerequisite to other psychology courses. Prerequisites: Freshman, sophomore, or junior standing. Seniors must have permission of the instructor. Credits: 3(3-0)
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An overview of the nature and course of human development during adolescence. Biological, cognitive, social, and personality development are considered, with emphasis on families, schools, and cultures as contexts for adolescent development. Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or INTD 203 (INTD 203 may be taken as a corequisite). Credits: 3(3-0)
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An overview of the nature and course of adult development. Biological, psychological, and social aspects of adult development and aging are considered, as are the influences of society and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC 100. Credits: 3(3-0)
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An overview and critical analysis of theory and research on human sexual behavior. Psychological and behavioral aspects of human sexuality will be considered as will the role of biological influences and social contexts. Prerequisites: PSYC 100. Credits: 3(3-0)
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Computation, application, and interpretation of the major descriptive and introductory inferential techniques. Topics include measurement, frequency distributions, graphing, central tendency, variability, binomial and normal distributions, standard scores, correlation, regression, hypothesis testing, z-tests, one-sample t-tests, two-sample t-tests, analysis of variance, and nonparametric significance tests. (Students may not receive credit for more than one 200-level statistics course, including credit for more than one of the following courses: ECON 202, MATH 242, PLSC 251, PSYC 250, and SOCL 211.) Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and three years of high school mathematics. Credits: 3(3-0)
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A systematic study of the principles of research design and methods. Topics include scientific methods of descriptive, correlational, basic experimental, quasi-experimental, and single-subject approaches, issues of validity and experimental control, ethical considerations, and skills in accessing and using psychological literature, critical reading, and scientific writing using American Psychological Association style. Prerequisites: PSYC 100. Credits: 3(3-0)
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This course offers a framework for understanding maladaptive behavior focused on the symptoms, causes, and treatment of a range of psychopathology, including anxiety, personality, mood, psychophysiologic, schizophrenic, and substance abuse disorders. Each disorder is considered through a comparison of biological, psychological, and sociocultural viewpoints on the causes and treatment of abnormal behavior. Current research issues as well as legal and ethical issues related to the assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior are discussed. Prerequisites: PSYC 100. Credits: 3(3-0)
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Community psychology is the study of the prevention and treatment of large scale social problems from a psychological perspective. Existing community systems such as the mental health, education, and justice systems are examined and critiqued. Suggested revisions to these systems from the community psychological perspective as well as exemplary community programs which create positive community change and/or emphasize prevention are also showcased. Prerequisites: PSYC 100. Credits: 3(3-0)
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Examines the principles, practices, and problems of organizations from a psychological perspective. Topics include personnel selection, training, motivation, measurement of performance, job satisfaction, human engineering, organizational politics and power issues, organizational structure issues, laborunion relations, and consumer behavior. The importance of both theory and empirical research is stressed. Prerequisites: PSYC 100. Credits: 3(3-0)
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A comparative review and evaluation of current research methods and findings concerning the relationship between the physical environment and behavior. A sample of topics include cognitive maps, seasonal affective disorder, the effects of crowding, heat and air pollution on behavior, and psychological interventions designed to promote more environmentally friendly behavior. Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or ENVR 124. Credits: 3(3-0)
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